Question 1

What is the monthly payment on a $650,000 loan at 6.5% for 30 years?

Accepted Answer

The monthly principal + interest payment is $4,108. Total interest paid over the life of the loan is $829,039, for a total cost of $1,479,039.

Question 2

How much interest will I pay on a $650,000 mortgage at 6.5%?

Accepted Answer

Over 30 years you'll pay roughly $829,039 in interest at a 6.5% rate. Extra principal payments or a shorter term significantly reduce that number.

Question 3

15-year vs 30-year payment for $650,000 at 6.5%?

Accepted Answer

15-year: $5,662/mo with $369,196 total interest. 30-year: $4,108/mo with $829,039 total interest. The 30-year payment is lower but lifetime interest is much higher.

Year	Principal	Interest	Balance
1	$7,265	$42,036	$642,735
2	$7,752	$41,550	$634,983
3	$8,271	$41,030	$626,712
4	$8,825	$40,476	$617,887
5	$9,416	$39,885	$608,471
6	$10,046	$39,255	$598,425
7	$10,719	$38,582	$587,706
8	$11,437	$37,864	$576,268
9	$12,203	$37,098	$564,065
10	$13,020	$36,281	$551,045

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Term	Monthly P+I	Total interest	Total cost
15 years	$5,662	$369,196	$1,019,196
30 years	$4,108	$829,039	$1,479,039